Panther Tales
September 25, 2020
PAWS-itively Ridgeview
Thumbs up for Classes in Phase 3
Lunch-room Room!
Thumbs up for Carpool in Phase 3
Phase 3 Continues through 10-2-20
We had a great first week and are so pleased we got to see some students -- it brightened our days! Phase 3 continues for the week of 9/28-10/2. Please read below reminders:
- The school-day bell schedule will be 8:55-4:05 for all students.
- Our morning drop-off time is now 8:30. Thanks for waiting in cars until we're ready.
- Bus Information for phase 3 is available.
- School breakfast & lunch is currently free!
- Please bring a water bottle to use at bottle filling stations.
- Students should bring needed school supplies; we won't have communal supplies.
- Masks are mandatory for all students and staff.
- Please review our "Top 5 Things to Know."
Where can I find more information?
- Additional information about the Fulton County Schools Phased Re-Opening Plan may be found by clicking here.
- Watch the Phase 3 Presentation Video from Dr. Blackwell below delivered 9/17/20.
Elections for Face-to-Face Phases: We Need All Families Responses by 10/2
Please be aware that the default, if you do not respond, is face-to-face for all phases.
If you submitted and have since changed your mind, please complete a new survey.
Home Health Checks Before Attending Face-to-Face
- No fever of 100.4 or greater
- No illness
- No known COVID-19 exposure in the household
- No pending COVID-19 test in the household
- No confirmed COVID-19 in the household
- Masks are required
- If your child is sick, please keep him/her at home until they are well and/or fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning.
- Encourage frequent hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds or more.
- If your child becomes ill while at school, you will be expected to pick up your child immediately.
Please alert school administrators of any COVID-19 related concerns by reaching out to all of these parties:
- Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal: blackwello@fultonschools.org
- Mrs. Vicki Bulluck, Grade 8 Assistant Principal: bulluck@fultonschools.org
- Mr. Kenneth Young, Grade 7 Assistant Principal: youngk2@fultonschools.org
- Dr. Kathleen McCaffrey, Grade 6 Assistant Principal: mccaffreyk@fultonschools.org
- Ms. Amanda Stafford, Assistant Administrator: stafforda@fultonschools.org
FCS Innovation Academy Opening August 2021 for 9th and 10th Graders
Innovation Academy is a STEM high school for students interested in STEM-related fields.
Applications open October 15 - December 15. Two virtual information sessions will occur at 6 p.m. on September 29th and October 13th. Please visit our website, www.fultonschools.org/ia.
Grade Reports Issued in Infinite Campus Sept. 29th
Grades in this URL are based on work in the summative category. If a student has not submitted one or more of their summative assignments, you will see an "I" for "Incomplete." This signals the student is not completing all coursework to satisfaction.
Spirit Wear Uniforms
College T-shirt Friday
Upcoming Events
- September 29th: Grade Reports available in Infinite Campus
- October 2nd: Custodial Appreciation Day
- October 5th: Targeted Phase IV - 2 days per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- October 12th: Holiday - No School for Students and Staff
- October 13th: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
- October 14th: Targeted Phase V - Full 5 days per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- October 19th - 23rd: Bus Driver Appreciation Week
- November 3rd: Election Day - No School for Students
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Email: ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Website: www.fultonschools.org/ridgeviewms
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-7710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeviewCharterMiddleSchool
Twitter: @RCMSPanther